Salvador

Boy's name

Salvador is a Spanish name derived from the Latin word "salvator," meaning "savior" or "deliverer." It has religious connotations and is popular in Spanish-speaking countries.

Meaning Savior
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 364
Peak year 1992

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With S

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Salvador Dalí - Surrealist artist known for melting clocks.
  • Salvador Allende - Former President of Chile.
  • Salvador Perez - MLB catcher for Kansas City Royals.
  • Salvador Sánchez - Mexican boxer, featherweight champion.
  • Salvador Sobral - Portuguese singer, Eurovision winner in 2017.

Brothers for Salvador

Boy names closely related to Salvador

Maximiliano Emiliano Ramon Nikko Ulysses Damian Andrei Miguelangel

Sisters for Salvador

Girl names closely related to Salvador

Kassandra Belinda Cielo Jayleen Guadalupe Avayah Ofelia Alyna

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Salvador

Sal Salvator Salvatore

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